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The Miyabi Birchwood 8-inch chef's knife is a Japanese-made gyuto with an SG-2 powder steel core hardened to about 63 HRC, clad in 100 layers of steel for a 101-layer Damascus blade. The birchwood handle and thin, hard blade give it a light, precise feel that suits slicing, push-cutting and fine work. It sits above Miyabi's Kaizen and Koh lines in steel and finish, and it demands more care than softer German knives: hand wash only, no dishwasher, no bones or frozen food. Reviewers praise its sharpness and balance but warn that the hard, thin edge can chip and that the handle needs occasional oiling.
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Lowest price we've seen: $299.95 on Nov 9 at Kitchen Universe. Tracked across 6 stores since Nov 9.
Owners and reviewers rate the Birchwood highly for sharpness, balance and looks, calling it one of the best-looking Japanese knives at its level. The recurring complaints are chipping on the hard edge and the care the wood handle requires.
